Battle Isle (video game)
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Thomas Hertzler, Lothar Schmitt, Heiko Irrgang, and others |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Battle Isle (1991), History Line: 1914-1918 |
Battle Isle is a turn-based strategy game from 1991, created by Blue Byte and released by Ubi Soft for the Amiga and MS-DOS platforms. It initiated the Battle Isle franchise and was expanded with two official add-ons: Data Disk I in 1992 and The Moon of Chromos in 1993. Additionally, an unofficial expansion titled Battle Field Creator appeared in 1994. Although a version for the Atari ST was promoted, it ultimately never reached the market.
Gameplay
Set on a hexagonal grid, players aim to dominate an island by either eliminating opposing forces or seizing their headquarters. The gameplay is divided into two distinct stages: the movement phase, where players maneuver their units, and the action phase, which includes attacking enemies, capturing structures, and defending positions. The game offers 32 unique scenarios and supports competition between two players.
Reception
Amiga Format commended Blue Byte for revitalizing the war-game genre with a title that balances straightforwardness and strategic depth. The One emphasized the intuitive control system that makes the game approachable while preserving traditional strategy mechanics. Play Time praised Battle Isle as an outstanding product distinguished by its solid concept, enjoyable gameplay, and technical quality. Computer Gaming World provided a favorable preview but pointed out the lack of mouse compatibility as a limitation. In a review published a year later, the magazine described it as "[e]njoyable for the persistent gamer looking for new worlds to conquer."
- History Line: 1914-1918, another Blue Byte title built on the same engine as Battle Isle
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- Video games scored by Chris Huelsbeck